Chapter 485 You Can’t Work With Arthur

"Isn't this condition attractive enough?"

Indeed, that one condition was enough for Haris to risk his life.

Jasmine was the McGrath Family's only heir. If anything happened to her, their bloodline would end here.

Besides, Jasmine and Haris had a close relationship as she grew up under his care.

He had to get her out safely, by hook or by crook.

"Great. I'll release her mom, and you'll let Jas go."

This was the best move for now, as he could no longer execute his original plan.

Elspeth was ready to agree since this was an equal exchange for her.

However, Callum placed a hand on her arm and motioned for her not to agree so quickly. "No. What we want isn't that simple."

Haris thought that they could come to an agreement with reason and didn't expect Callum to suddenly change his mind. "What do you mean by that?"

"Nothing. It's just that after some thought, it seems that you'll benefit more from this than we would, and that's not quite fair now, isn't it?"

Now that Haris knew where Jasmine was. He wasn't as worked up as he started bargaining calmly.

"And what is this benefit?"

"Jasmine is your granddaughter. You have a close relationship with her. So, you'll gain more after this exchange."

Elspeth suppressed her laughter as she listened to Callum, as he made it seem like that was the case.

Even though what he said made sense, something still felt off.

It felt like he was haggling in a wet market.

gain more from this?" Haris felt that Callum was just pulling his leg now.

just only a woman who birthed her. They don't have a close bond. So, it's up to Elspeth if she wants to save her mother." Callum then diverted the attention to Haris and said, "But, it's different for you. You both are a true family. Your reaction just now exposed just how important Jasmine

He didn't expect Callum to

become his grandson-in-law, he would become the greatest threat

McGraths because of his

he realized the severe

what do you want me to

Of course, you'll have

eyes widened in

that Callum wanted to gain something from this. But she didn't think that he just wanted to

she had never thought

look at Callum being his confident

reason she liked him.

plans in place despite being several steps ahead of his opponents. Maybe she had a competency kink, especially since he was scarily calm and

fatal attraction

this condition?"

just my personal preference. You can refuse, but you won't get

"You!"

disagreed with his conditions, Callum would not let Jasmine

so infuriated that his restraint crumbled as he snorted, "You punk. You're more cunning than I

for the compliment. I just like to plan ahead."

Regardless, he wasn't on the

couldn't work with Arthur. He didn't say that they couldn't chat about this setback over tea.

just needed to be careful and take advantage of this loophole.

and

a deal."

let's sign the contract." Callum took out a contract from his bag like it was

to go through it and sign it," he said before sliding the contract toward

wasn't going to give Haris a chance to pipe up

as his blood pressure rose to dangerous levels. Besides, he was already taking medication for his high cholesterol, so this was just adding salt to the wound.

deal. He just needed to return Elspeth's mother and then think of a way to

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